AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli could give Samuel Chukwueze a chance to prove his worth in the red and black jersey against Slavia Praha on Thursday after a difficult first season for the club.
As reported by Tuttosport (via Milan News), the Nigerian winger could get the green light on the right wing in front of Christian Pulisic so that the American can take a well-deserved rest.
Chukwueze has been Milan’s most expensive signing in the summer, as he could end up costing the club €28 million with bonuses included, but he has failed to achieve the desired impact.
This is partly because Pulisic’s wonderful form kept him out and his time at the Africa Cup of Nations; However, when he played, he produced the effects expected by many.
Rafael Leao and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will start as they will be suspended for the upcoming Serie A match against Empoli, while Tijjani Reijnders is expected to start in midfield with either Yacine Adli or Ismael Bennacer alongside them.
Alessandro Florenzi is expected to start at right-back as he is suspended for the weekend, along with Malick Thiaw and Matteo Gabbia at centre-back and Theo Hernandez at left-back. Olivier Giroud is expected to start ahead of Luka Jovic.
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